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About Apache Trout Campground
Number of accommodations: 48
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (418)
What Guests Are Saying
Apache Trout Campground is a well-maintained, beautiful location with friendly and helpful hosts, making it a favorite for annual trips among many campers. The facilities, including clean bathrooms and the proximity to Big Lake, enhance the camping experience, while the spacious group sites cater well to families and friends. Some minor inconveniences, such as locked showers at night and occasional noise from neighboring campers, have been noted, but overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment and excellent service.
What Guests Are Saying
Apache Trout Campground is a well-maintained, beautiful location with friendly and helpful hosts, making it a favorite for annual trips among many campers. The facilities, including clean bathrooms and the proximity to Big Lake, enhance the camping experience, while the spacious group sites cater well to families and friends. Some minor inconveniences, such as locked showers at night and occasional noise from neighboring campers, have been noted, but overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment and excellent service.
Review Summary
Debbie B
VerifiedAugust 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
The campground was very green and very clean. The hosts were friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We took Lisa’s recommendation and drove down to the East fork of the Black River. Beautiful! We saw two ospreys on a large nest.
Marc L
August 16, 2026
We have made this an annual event with friends and everyone loves this trip. We stay in the group site. It has a huge Ramada for cooking, group meals and playing games. Bathrooms are close. We spend a day at Sunrise Ski Resort for ziplining, Alpine Coaster and chairlift scenic ride. Arizona is beautiful! Quick trip to Alpine or Greer for lunch and a beer, hanging out at the camp, paddleboarding on Big Lake. Love it
Amanda L
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 34 & 35, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
The campground is a perfect location by the lake, its always clean and very well kept, and the hosts are always so nice and helpful
Wayne D
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 72, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
The site I was at was on a slope, which made it difficult to level the unit from front to back. The camp host supplied me with additional equipment to raise the front of my trailer up high enough. The area is beautiful and well maintained and the hosts are helpful and friendly.
Michael C
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Fantastic and spacious campground. Camp hosts very friendly. Loved that we had full hookups at a national forest. The only negative we have about this campground is that showers and dumpsters are inconveniently locked from 7pm-7am.
Nylene R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 9 & 10, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
A great camping ground. The staff kept the bathrooms spotless and were very visible. We will definitely go back!!!
Johnny M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
The camp hosts were particularly nice and very helpful. We were there in the middle of the week, and things were pretty quiet, just what we needed.
Robert P
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Stay there twice a year. Camp hosts are the best.
Ron L
VerifiedAugust 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Nice to be out of the valley and enjoying the trees, lake, and rain/thunderstorms. Wish we could have stayed longer. This was our second time there this Summer! Love Big Lake!
Mary F
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Love this campground. The hosts are great too!
Location Apache Trout Campground
Address:
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest
Springerville, AZ, 85938
United States
From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 miles to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 miles to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 3 miles.
Apache Trout Campground is accessible via Highway 260, which is approximately 25 miles to the west, and Highway 273, which is about 19 miles to the south.
Elevation: 2760 feet
28 mi drive to downtown Springerville (about 44 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY. Double and Group sites: Refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.
- FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
- Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
- campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.
- Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
- Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.
- Click here for more information on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- This is a high elevation facility: use caution when traveling from lower elevations.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026
